Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp questions Manchester United penalty record

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was something frustratingly predictable about the dull nature of Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend.So often over-hyped and regularly underwhelming, it almost seems inevitable that annual meetings between the two most successful sides in English football history rarely seem to deliver.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp will be looking for a lot more passion when the two sides meet in the FA Cup this afternoon - and they

straight to your inbox every day for freeJames Milner has rallied his Liverpool teammates ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round clash against Manchester United.Both sides come into the game in contrasting form, United currently top of the Premier League while Liverpool have slipped six points behind the league leaders after a dreadful run of form.Jurgen Klopp's side saw their recent unbeaten home record ended in mid-week against Burnley, the fourth league game in a row they failed to find the

straight to your inbox every day for free"A massive, massive punch in the face."That was Jurgen Klopp's assessment of Liverpool's defeat to Burnley at Anfield on Thursday that may have dashed their hopes of retaining the Premier League title.Their poor run of form continued against the Clarets, dominating the ball, but failing to create clear-cut chances.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were in jubilant mood after Liverpool's defeat to Burnley.United are now six points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher warning his former side may have to focus on qualifying for the Champions League instead of defending their Premier League title.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been cooing over Scott McTominay after he continued his impressive run of form against Liverpool.The Scottish playmaker has become an integral cog of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's title-challenging team alongside Fred in the heart of midfield.Against Liverpool, the United boss' preferred midfield partnership worked in tandem once more to stem the tide of pressure, particularly in the second half.Jurgen Klopp's side are renowned for

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer disagreed with Jurgen Klopp's verdict on Manchester United's tactics during their 0-0 draw with Liverpool.The two teams played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday with clear-cut chances at a premium.United set up to counter-attack against the champions, while Liverpool had more of the ball but struggled to create any real openings.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher says fans' suspicions have been confirmed after Mark Clattenburg claimed he was afraid to give penalties against Manchester United during Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge at Old Trafford.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently accused United of getting more penalties than other Premier League sides in recent times, prompting former referee Clattenburg to label the manager a hypocrite.Yet, in doing so, Clattenburg also admitted that times

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp says interest from Manchester United did not come at the right time in his managerial career.The German took over at Liverpool in 2015, leading them to the Champions League and Premier League titles after successfully reversing the fortunes of the Anfield club.On Sunday, he takes charge against fierce rivals United in what could be a potentially huge game in this season's Premier League title race.Yet all could have been so different had

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp admits his Liverpool side are struggling for form ahead of facing Manchester United on Sunday.United face their fierce rivals on Sunday sitting three points ahead of them in the Premier League table after Tuesday night's win over Burnley.Liverpool have not been at their best recently with disappointing draws against West Brom and Newcastle and a defeat to Southampton.Klopp is well-aware of his side's lack of form going into the game but he

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Manchester United's penalty record in recent years but new analysis has added a fresh spin to the debate.The German boss stated that United had more penalties in two years in his Liverpool side have received during his five years on Merseyside.However, new analysis has shown that Liverpool would have lost more points than United if goals from penalties were wiped away.Give Me Sport have looked back at all the

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has identified the match from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes that left him stunned.United travel to Anfield this weekend to tackle the Merseyside outfit in a top of the table clash, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side holding a three-point advantage. Fernandes has been an integral player for the league leaders this season, standing as United's top-scorer in the Premier League with 11 goals.

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been ruled out of this weekend's Premier League game against Manchester United, but Joel Matip could return.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp provided an injury update at his pre-match press conference on Friday. "Naby is not ready for involvement," said Klopp.